The families of three teenagers who died in an horrific BMW crash have paid heartbreaking tributes.

The car collided with a tree as they returned from a trip to Snowdonia last Sunday.

It happened at around 4.40pm on The Common, between Merevale Lane and Waste Lane, near Atherstone.

Ryan Barber, aged 19, his girlfriend Trudi Mae Kennell, aged 18, and William Louch, also 18, all died at the scene.

An 18-year-old, from Atherstone, who was also in the car, is continuing to recover from his injuries.

Tammi Garcia Sanchez, mum of Ryan Barber, said: "When Ryan was born I was younger than he is now, a young child having a baby boy. I was so scared and not knowing what the future held, but all those worries disappeared the moment I held him in my arms."

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"Whenever she walked into a room it lit up with her fun, laughter and infectious smile.

"My girl had gotten over two episodes where she could not walk and came back fighting to finish her sports diploma course at N.W.H.C and in February this year she passed her lifeguarding exam at Atherstone Leisure Complex where she had just secured a job as a receptionist and life guard.

"The next chapter of her life was just beginning.

"She took every opportunity offered to her and whether it be as simple as frying an egg to something more challenging like climbing to the peak of Snowdonia, she did it with the same enthusiasm and determination.

"The last 18 months since meeting Ryan have been the happiest myself and her family have ever seen her.

"The pair of them were true soulmates and you could see they were going to be together forever.

"They had talked about getting married and having children in the future and I know they would have been perfect parents.

"My girl would have been an amazing mummy with her caring and loving nature.

"Her family, that she loved so much, have lost a remarkable and cherished granddaughter, niece and cousin.

"I'm sure the friends she has made over her short life will hold a piece of her in their hearts forever.

"Me and my girl got each other through all of our ups and downs of life with our own very special brand of humour.

"She was my rock, my salvation, and my life has been destroyed beyond repair by my loss."

The family of William Louch said: "Our family are devastated to confirm the loss of our beloved William"